Bill Williamson

(2:00 PM)

ump (Italy)

What do you think will be the toughest task in facing the Panthers Sunday in Carolina? Their front 4 seem very dominate, I am worried Kap may be getting his jersey covered in grass stains.

Bill Williamson

(2:00 PM)

Definitely front seven. Top notch unit, Kapeernick has to get the ball otu quickly.

RDC (Clovis, CA)

Hey Bill, the Niners have shown that they are built to play anywhere and everywhere. That being said, this is a 10am kick off for them and if they get off to a slow start and fall behind, it could be tough sledding against Carolina's vicious D. Do you see this being a factor?

Bill Williamson

(2:02 PM)

They have been good under Harbaugh in early starts. Been practicing early. WIll arrive Friday. Doing all they can there.

Mike (Nevada)

Obviously, with his return we can see what a huge difference Crabtree makes in the offense, especially to Kap's performance. Knowing this, do you think he becomes a bigger priority to sign to an extension? A bigger priority over Iupati for example?

Bill Williamson

(2:04 PM)

Good question. Maybe but I think both a huge priorities.

Nick (Spokane WA)

Bill, does the fact that the 49ers only lost by 1 point in their first meeting with Carolina with Kap's worst game of his career and without Aldon, Crabtree and VD really tell us how much better 49ers probably are?

Bill Williamson

(2:06 PM)

But it was a home game, so the 49ers did have an advantage there. I do think the 49ers feel pretty good about this matchup. But they do have to execute on offense.

charles (phoenix)

Do you think the 49ers trade frank gore at the end of the season?

Bill Williamson

(2:06 PM)

No, he will a 49er next year,

Justin Linthicum (MD)

Does Boldin feel spurned that Harbaugh said his own teammate has better hands than him. Boldin has made some pretty sick catches with men draped all over him. Last year's Superbowl comes to mind.

Bill Williamson

(2:08 PM)

I wouldn't think so. They all know Harbaugh gets wound up.

Garry (San Diego )

Why do the 49ers not give Kendall hunter more touches? He's fast and get hit the holes quicker than gore. He also is deceptively strong

Bill Williamson

(2:10 PM)

He's done well when he's played. Needs a couple of more carries.

Greg (Napa)

Hi Bill. I was wondering how Lattimore is progressing with an eye towards next year?

Bill Williamson

(2:13 PM)

Everyone things seems fine. Key will be offseason workouts.

Jean-Claude (Vermont)

With the criticism of the 49ers playcalling this year, do you think Greg Roman will be on the hot seat with a poor performance against the Panthers on Sunday?

Bill Williamson

(2:14 PM)

If he doesn't get a head-coaching job he will be safe.

Bill Williamson

(2:15 PM)

Good point. i wrote about the 49ers not having a bye this year earlier today. It is not bothering them. They are fien with the journey they must take.

Bill Williamson

(2:15 PM)

Good point. i wrote about the 49ers not having a bye this year earlier today. It is not bothering them. They are fien with the journey they must take.

RDC (Clovis, CA)

Bill, the Niners have been grinding out wins and winning the close games. This combined with their playoff experience, they look like they are going into Sunday knowing how to hunt! Do you think not having a bye has helped them keep their fire burning? And conversely, do you think having a bye may not have been the best thing for a green Carolina team who now faces a scorching hot Niner team?

Bill Williamson

(2:15 PM)

OOps that was in response to this.

Nick Habib (New York)

Would you consider a @GB, @Carolina, @Seattle, and vs. Denver run to be the most impressive in NFL history based on degree of difficulty?

Chris (Reno, Nevada)

Newton has been on a roll. What does our defense need to do to force some turnovers?

Bill Williamson

(2:17 PM)

I'd have to think about it. Off top of my head, what Gaints did two years ago was big.

Chris (Providence, RI)

Any truth the the rumor that I've been spreading that right now is the best time for the organization to part ways with Patrick Willis? Love him to death but I love KingCrab and A. Smith and Donte Hitner much more!

Bill Williamson

(2:18 PM)

Your rumor is not going traction. But keep trying.

Chris (Providence, RI)

More Wide Reciever screens please! Especially in the redzone..VMac and VD are excellent blockers and KingCrab and Boldin are excellent after the catch!

Bill Williamson

(2:19 PM)

Haven't we been saying this all season.

Julius (Atlanta)

I'm confident, not cocky going into the game, but it's no easy game. What do you think will be the determining factor, besides turnovers of course?

Bill Williamson

(2:21 PM)

49ers have to reach end zone, not settle for field goals.

Tim (San Jose, Ca)

Do you think the 49ers will lose Roman or Fangio this off season? If so, their possible replacements?

Bill Williamson

(2:21 PM)

RIght now, the odds are they stay.

Christian (Arizona)

Will the Niners be able to throw the ball with enough success to prevent the Panthers from loading the box against the run?

Bill Williamson

(2:24 PM)

That's the challenge. Crabtree and Davis will help.

Dan (Chicago)

Will all the traveling have an effect on the 49ers against Carolina?

Bill Williamson

(2:25 PM)

Third roadie in a row. It's posisible, Lots of air travel.

Jason (SFC)

I feel like if the O-Line can protect Kap vs that very tough front 7, our WR's can make plays vs an average Carolina secondary. Thoughts?

Bill Williamson

(2:28 PM)

Bill Williamson

(2:28 PM)

Brent (Springville, CA)

Will the week off help Carolina, or will they come out a bit flat?

Bill Williamson

(2:29 PM)

As we said earlier, they are young, so who knows how they react,

Franky (Folsom, CA)

BillAny chance we see Iupati traded for Martin to the Dolphins? Get a good G/T on a rookie deal allowing them to pay other players. Miami gets a dominant guard who is tough and nasty. Which is what they were presumably trying to do with Martin?

Bill Williamson

(2:30 PM)

That trade would stun me,

Nate (Daytona Beach)

Do you see more running of Colin and Frank on Sunday or more spreading the ball around?

Bill Williamson

(2:30 PM)

Trying to get ball to receivers.

Mike (Chico, CA)

How much stock do you put into "playoff experience"? The Niners have more than the Panthers, but Kap had none last year and took the team to the Super Bowl...